Licensing Field Specialist I - Interim

Overview

We are hiring for an interim Licensing Field Specialist I position. This position works in the Child Care Licensing Unit of the DCF's Child Development Division as a home-based position. Our unit is responsible for regulating center-based child care, afterschool care, family child care, and prekindergarten programs in Vermont. A Licensing Field Specialist I is responsible for: 
• Compliance monitoring,

• Complaint investigations, 
• Providing technical assistance, and 
• Case managing licenses. 

 

We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. We welcome applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives to join our team. We are seeking an individual who is reliable, takes initiative, manages stress well, is adaptable, and self-motivated. The right candidate will also have strong written and interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Candidates will need to be able to use sound judgment to make decisions based on pertinent facts gathered and analyzed. It is required that candidates live in either Chittenden, Lamoille, Washington, western Caledonia or northern Orange counties in Vermont. If you live in the identified area, have the child development knowledge and expertise as well as skills involved in providing regulatory oversight, and have a confidential space in your home to conduct state business; we invite you to apply for this interim Licensing Field Specialist I position. This is a six-month interim position and while we cannot guarantee employment beyond the initial six months, we are hopeful this position will be extended. 

Who May Apply

This position, Licensing Field Specialist I - Interim (Job Requisition #51692), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kelly.lyford@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from small family childcare home programs to large childcare facilities, offices and courtrooms. Considerable field travel is required for which a State of Vermont vehicle is provided along with a cell phone.  An operating home internet connection is required.  An ability to set up a workspace within the home that allows the maintenance of confidentiality is also required.

Highly emotional situations and strong differences of opinion will be encountered.  Must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress.  Some evening and weekend work are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree or higher in early childhood, elementary education, social work, human services, child development, or related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, supervision and/or teaching.

OR

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, elementary education, social work, human services, child development, or related field AND two (2) years or more of successful experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, supervision and/or teaching. 

OR

Associate degree in early childhood, human services, child development, or related field AND four (4) years or more of successful experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, or supervision and/or teaching.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Lif